Enrollment
2,368
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 130012002212
North Atlanta High School — Atlanta, GA
Federal NCES profile for North Atlanta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 37
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 9
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
147.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Atlanta High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Atlanta High School reports 2,368 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 147.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 20.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 66% below the Georgia average and 60% below the national baseline. The school offers 19 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 474 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Atlanta Public Schools spends $24,033 per pupil district-wide, above the Georgia average of $15,679 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.7% from local sources (property taxes), 15.6% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Atlanta High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 66% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,368 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 66% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,033
per pupil, district-wide
— above Georgia avg of $15,679
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 474 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,368 Top 98% in Georgia — larger than 2% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 147.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 20.6% -66% vs state
NCES ID 130012002212
Student demographics
African American 38.3%
White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 474:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.5%
In-school suspensions 98
Out-of-school suspensions 108
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atlanta Public Schools, which includes North Atlanta High School.
$24,033
Per student
+53%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 15.6%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about North Atlanta High School
How many students attend North Atlanta High School?
North Atlanta High School has 2,368 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlanta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Atlanta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Atlanta High School is 15.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Atlanta High School?
20.6% of students at North Atlanta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Atlanta High School?
The largest demographic group at North Atlanta High School is African American at 38.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Atlanta High School?
North Atlanta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.